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Routledge Shamanism: A Reader - Anthropology and Sociology Book

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Explore the global history and evolution of shamanism with Shamanism: A Reader from Routledge. This comprehensive volume examines how shamanic practices have been maintained across millennia and how they continue to exist in both ancient and modern contexts. By bringing together various academic perspectives, this reader offers a wide-ranging look at the subject through the lenses of anthropology, psychology, musicology, and botany. It provides a unique overview of current writing on the topic, making it a valuable resource for students and researchers in the social sciences. The text compares the traditional practices of indigenous communities with radical new urban reinterpretations. Through the work of experts such as Michael Harner, Milhaly Hoppal, Marjorie M. Balzer, and Piers Vitebsky, readers can examine the construction of shamanism and questions regarding its efficacy. This book serves as an essential guide for understanding the diverse ways shamanic traditions adapt and persist in a changing world.

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Multidisciplinary approach that combines insights from anthropology, psychology, musicology, and botany for a complete overview.

Comparative study that examines the differences between traditional indigenous practices and modern urban reinterpretations.

Expert perspectives from renowned contributors including Michael Harner, Milhaly Hoppal, Marjorie M. Balzer, and Piers Vitebsky.

Comprehensive coverage of shamanism as a practice that has survived for millennia in both ancient and modern forms.

Academic depth designed to address questions about the construction and efficacy of shamanic traditions.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415253292
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 03 October 2002
Listed Since: 22 January 2007

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